Weather with Emily Rohm and Steve Cole

I was rummaging through some uncompleted projects looking for something to practice guitar parts on and ran across this early collab I did with Emily Rohm and Steve Cole. I was never happy with the original outcome, on my behalf of course. I had sent the song to Emily who did an outstanding job laying down the vocals even though the tempo was a little advanced and in effect made it almost a tongue twister. Steve's bass part is unchanged and matches the song's new drum track. The rest is a mirage of guitar parts, a whole new approach that I feel really change the mood of the song.

I haven't seen Steve or Emily in a while, like a lot of musicians here on Macjams, they come and go. Emily was the first member to fav me.

Thanks for taking the time out of your day and I hope you enjoy the listen.

Weather
Love it. Your guitar work just past 0:45 and 1:30 really sails. A little Eric Johnsonish but with the FEEL sensibilities. Great chord changes. Emily and Steve deliver, and the drums sound great. Good composition.

Weather with Emily Rohm and Steve Cole
Sounds like two great MJers that I missed out on. Great tune. Cool pop feel mixed with just enough rock edge. I love you're playing on this! There's a great Hendrix vibe in your soloing. Killer rhythm playing and tones too.

Andrew
I'll take a comparison like that anytime. A lot of people have come and gone through the years. Macjams still active all these years and it's neat to hear the progress of those who stick around.

Weather
This has turned out well, John. Emily has a beautiful tone to her voice. Rich bass line. Excellent sound to the guitars - and the lines you're playing are great. I seem to be getting a bit of distortion in the mix through my headphones? That aside, this is an excellent song and performance!

Like the almost Eastern modal lead thing...
And the chimey versus crunch rhythm guitars... The leads remind me a little of a cross between Yardbirds era Jeff Beck and West Coast psychedelia...

The bass is steady but melodic...

And Emily is a deceptively adroit vocalist... She phrases very naturally and doesn't feel this need to show off her considerable chops in every bar...She lets a song sing itself, wherever that goes, she trusts the song, and that's a great quality in a singer...

Ed
Thanks for the comparison and some big shoes I would have to fill as well. I agree it does sound a bit eastern, more experimental on my part. Steve was one of those reliable bass players who was always game to participate on a collab. I always think of Emily as a entertainer, someone with true talent and able to perform if needed in a live situation. She did make some minor changes to the phrasing to improve this song.

Weather
love the vibe here. nice bass work , perfect drums for that 70's feel, great vocals and that crunchy lead is excellent! Some real nice guitar playing...
Great tune worthy of bringing back.
Cheers
SG

Weather
This tune has a cool 70's rock vibe, and your soloing actually reminds me a bit of Brian May and some of his early work. Nice and hummable, and a good production make this an enjoyable listen - thanks!
Sig

Sigmund
thanks for listening. I appreciate the kind comments and now Brian May... wow... I youtube'd and listened to some of his stuff and I think you might be on to something.... Maybe I should buy one of his guitars and practice A LOT.

Ah the early days .....
SteveC was the first person I met here ... actually he brought me here ... found him through some stuff that he posted on iComps originally .... yes how the face of MJs has changed through the years ... almost like a series of "eras" .... they come they go ..... we all change .... nice tune Feel !

I'm a self taught guitar player who started playing at the age of 13. I mix my guitar progressions together, add lyrics and from that point I'll search for vocal melodies. The music I write is about life experiences and some about random subject mat... [see more]